Personal Tax Summer Internship

Overview

We review all submissions fairly. Your role and development will grow through an exciting blend of valuable work experience and real-world learning.

• Work within the firm’s wider Personal Tax Services, which comprises a national team operating across our nine UK offices.
• Deliver exceptional quality tax compliance: prepare and file tax returns, perform manual reconciliation of tax liabilities, and liaise directly with clients by phone and in person.
• Gain exposure to a range of high net worth private clients, including those with UK and offshore interests, property owners, business owners, partnerships and trusts, domestically and internationally.

• 2:1 undergraduate degree (expected) in any discipline.
• A minimum of 120 UCAS points from your top 3 A Levels (or equivalent), excluding General Studies and AS Levels.
• A minimum of 6 (or
  
  B) in GCSE Maths and English Language (or equivalent).

We hope you enjoy your time with us. If all goes well, we’d love to welcome you back. You may receive an offer for a training contract after finishing university, with no need to reapply. If you’re considering switching offices, a quick interview with the new team suffices. Upon returning, we offer a three-year training contract to help you become a qualified tax advisor, with full support for professional qualifications.

At Saffery, we look for people who are collaborative, enthusiastic, and act with integrity while striving for excellence. You’ll be approachable, committed, and ready to own and deliver our signature service. You’ll speak up when something could be better and help make it happen. We value drive, focus, and a positive attitude. You’re valued for who you are, and we welcome your personality and style.

We work hard, support each other, and enjoy the journey together. You’ll thrive in a close-knit team that delivers high-quality work, with mutual respect and a two-way relationship that brings out the best in everyone. You’ll be curious about the broader economic landscape our clients operate in—do your research, ask questions, and be inquisitive. You’ll be surrounded by people who value you, your contributions, and your potential.

If this role excites you and aligns with your career ambitions, we’d love to hear from you.

• Core and flexible benefits tailored to your needs:
• Financial support & flexibility
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  Competitive salary;
  Paid travel expenses if visiting clients.
• Work life balance & wellbeing
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  Buddy scheme and/or line manager support;
  Agile working policy (up to three days WFH; up to four days in the office for collaboration);
  Access to mental health & wellbeing resources;
  Access to Saffery Perkz (deals and discounts, wellbeing resources, and more).
• Personal development and belonging
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  Mentorship and possible future training contract opportunities;
  Volunteer to join one of our People networks (e.g., Accessibility, Cultural Heritage, Faith, LGBTQ+, Social Mobility and Women).

Saffery is a partner-led, people-focused firm of chartered accountants, tax and business advisers. Since 1855, we’ve built long-term relationships with diverse, high-profile clients across varied sectors. As a proud member of Nexia, we have access to local insight on a global scale. We foster an informal and inclusive culture where people can be themselves and enjoy challenging, rewarding careers. When you work with Saffery, you work with people who know your name and value you as a human being, not just a job title.

Everyone belongs here.

• Before submitting your application, familiarise yourself with our recruitment process by visiting our site.
• We recommend practising psychometric tests and preparing for a competency-based interview to help you feel confident and perform your best.
• You may apply to just one programme per recruitment season. If your application isn’t successful, you can try again when applications reopen next September.
• If you’ve experienced extenuating circumstances (e.g., bereavement, mental health challenges, or other unforeseen situations) that may have impacted your academic performance, please reach out to us before you submit your application.
• If you require reasonable adjustments, please indicate this in the application form. We are committed to fair assessment and supporting your success throughout the process.
• If selected for an in-person interview, we will reimburse travel expenses. Further details will be shared during the process.
• If offered a place at Saffery, please consider not booking annual leave around your expected start date to ensure you don’t miss essential training and onboarding.